Milestones

Throughout our history, Women's College Hospital has embarked on numerous research programs relating specifically to women's health. The hospital has claimed numerous "firsts" of which it can be proud, and has pioneered several programs.

1947

Pap Test - Collaborated in the development of the Pap test for detecting early symptoms of cancer, particularly of the cervix

1948

Cancer Detection Clinic opens - The first of its kind in Ontario - pioneered the practice of screening healthy women for early signs of cancer - renamed Health Watch in 1994

1963

Mammography - The first hospital in Ontario to use mammography as a diagnostic tool to detect breast cancer

1971

Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre (TRIDEC) opens - The first comprehensive teaching program for people with diabetes in Canada

1971

Perinatal Intensive Care Unit opens - The first in Canada

1973

Bay Centre for Birth Control opens - The first hospital-supported "walk-in" centre

1976

Psoriasis Education and Research Centre opens - The first centre in Canada to place emphasis on self-care treatment